Georgia ordered to return Young Thug's cash, jewelry and cars by Friday

The state of Georgia has been ordered to return roughly $150,000 in cash, multiple luxury vehicles, and high-end jewelry to rapper Young Thug by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9.

Young Thug performs at College Park festival as part of sentence

Rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, made a special appearance at College Park’s 9th annual Citywide Festival, encouraging young people to focus on school and make better choices.

Young Thug hosts concert at Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta

Young Thug hosted a free concert for fans outside the Fulton County Courthouse on Sunday, attracting a large crowd.

‘Lil Woody,’ YSL witness, quits rap and speaks out against gangs

Rapper Lil Woody said he won't be making rap music anymore during a wide-ranging interview with FOX 5, where he addressed a dirt-bike crash, his testimony in the YSL trial, and his decision to leave gang life.

Judge OKs return of Young Thug’s property; DA may appeal

Attorneys for rapper Jeffery Lamar Williams II — better known as Young Thug — asked a Fulton County judge to throw out a civil forfeiture case tied to the YSL racketeering prosecution, arguing the State missed a mandatory deadline required under Georgia law.

YSL defendant Christian Eppinger sentenced to decades in prison

The last defendant in the massive YSL RICO case, Christian Eppinger, appeared in a Fulton County courtroom on Monday morning to enter a non-negotiated Alford plea.

YSL defendant Damekion Garlington sentenced after murder charge dropped

Another defendant in the sweeping YSL gang indictment was sentenced Wednesday afternoon by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker.

Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti in court
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Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti, real name Deamonte Kendrick, pled guilty to aggravated battery on Wednesday morning. The rest of his charges were dismissed and he will finally be released from Fulton County Jail after the conclusion of the YSL RICO trial last year.

Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti heads home from Fulton County Jail

Deamonte Kendrick, aka Yak Gotti, is expected to enter a plea today on charges stemming from alleged incidents while in custody at the Fulton County Jail.

Motions hearing canceled for Atlanta rapper Young Thug

A motions hearing scheduled for Friday morning for Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, has been canceled.

YSL RICO case: Trial for 3 remaining defendants to be delayed until June

A pre-trial conference is scheduled to take place today in a Fulton County courtroom for the remaining 3 defendants in the YSL RICO (racketeering) case.

Murder convictions of 2 former YSL defendants upheld by Georgia Supreme Court

The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the murder convictions of two former YSL (Young Slime Life) defendants – Damone “Bali” Blalock and Rodalius “Lil Rod” Ryan -- for the 2019 killing of Jamari Holmes.

YSL RICO case: Trial for remaining defendants set for early March

The remaining defendants in the YSL RICO case – Damekion Garlington, Demise McMullen and Christian Eppinger -- appeared in court this morning for a pretrial conference.

Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti hopes new lawyers will help get him out of jail

Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti, whose real name is Deamonte Kendrick, has hired new lawyers in hopes they can help secure his release from jail.